Director of Finance and Accounting (Law Firm)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance & Accounting to lead all financial operations, accounting functions, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance activities for a professional services organization. This role will oversee the accounting team and serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, providing insights to improve profitability, optimize processes, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute financial strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and cash management.
• Direct month-end and year-end close processes and prepare financial statements.
• Manage billing, collections, accounts receivable aging, and cash flow forecasting.
• Oversee trust and operating accounts and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and ethical standards.
• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure financial accuracy.
• Partner with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking institutions.
• Monitor working capital, liquidity, and financial performance metrics.
• Deliver financial reports and profitability analysis to executive leadership.
• Identify and implement process improvements and technology-driven solutions to enhance efficiency.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop the accounting team.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10 years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong knowledge of trust accounting, billing, collections, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Experience with accounting, time and billing, document management, and legal software platforms.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, tax compliance, and audit processes.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA.
• Experience managing IOLTA/trust accounts and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with legal technology platforms and financial systems.
• Experience leveraging automation and AI tools to improve accounting operations.